Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Communications

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Bellvue, Washington

12/31/2007

Founded in 1907, Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, all-girls, independent, college-preparatory school serving students grades 5 through 12. As a member of the worldwide Network of Sacred Heart Schools, we educate each student to the following goals: a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness which impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

Forest Ridge provides a challenging academic environment that embraces students of diverse cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. We develop confident young women who are responsible, creative and compassionate. Our community strives to bring hope and justice to the world.

Position Description: The Director of Marketing, Public Relations & Communications will spearhead execution of a Marketing plan to support current needs and future strategic initiatives while ensuring that all communications activities are in concert with the school's mission.

The Director will be the chief spokesperson for Forest Ridge and will coordinate all internal and external communications and marketing activities including publications, media, advertising and Web site.  Important facets of the position include interface with a variety of school's departments, particularly Admissions, Alumnae and Development as well as external constituents and vendors.

The Director reports to the Head of School and is a member of the Senior Administration team.

Qualifications: We are looking for an articulate, dynamic person with outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written skills to represent Forest Ridge. The successful candidate will have at a minimum a BA, experience in a marketing communications environment and a demonstrable understanding of the principles of effective market position and communication.  We seek candidates with demonstrated ability to write, understand design and layout software and experience in web authoring. The candidate must have a proven competence in managing multiple deadlines. Candidates will have a minimum of five years of relevant full-time experience with writing and /or public relations in a corporate, nonprofit and / or educational setting. 

Salary/Benefits: Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Application Process: Applicants should mail or email the required information to Forest Ridge:

1) application form (please download or see the employment section on our website at www.forestridge.org)

2) cover letter and

3) resume to Forest Ridge School, Attn: Dr. Mary M. Smith, Head of School,4800 139^th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. Materials may also be emailed to marysm@forestridge.org. This position is open until filled.

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, creed, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by local law.